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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,005.40, 444,008.10 and 118,539.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,005.40, 444,008.10 and 118,539.80 is: 177,809.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,005.40 : 444,008.10 = 118,539.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,005.40/444,008.10 = 118,539.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,005.40x = 444,008.10 × 118,539.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,005.40x = 52,632,631,372.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,632,631,372.38/296,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,809.70

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